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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 464.69 and 266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 464.69 and 266.93 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 464.69 = 266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/464.69 = 266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 464.69 × 266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 124,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,038.37/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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